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Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 2h

And people aren’t supposed to be big mad and protesting this incredibly inhumane behavior?

CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 19h

🚨🚨🚨A 15 year old opens the door to the vehicle, but ICE monsters proceed to throw her around like a rag doll — because they can. Notice the police drive away, just out of view of the camera. Uploaded ~ 2 hours ago. 1/2

Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 2h

This is the administration who begged for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 18h

🐀 Mike Johnson caught lying using the receipts he directed us to use. Jen Psaki for the 🎯

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 15h

Nice recap

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Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 3h

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 4h

That’s a nice trick, since Biden wasn’t the president on Jan 6.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 21h

Did people actually believe Trump during his campaign, or did they just love the permission he gave them to be racist?

Trump on loop: “They’re stealing your jobs.”

If that were true, why aren’t Americans lining up to take those so-called “stolen” jobs?

Every Trump voter needs to see this.

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 21h

ICE tactics in Chicago are escalating.

Crashing into a woman’s car so they can grab her is unconscionable!

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Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 16h

And he wants a Peace Prize?

Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 16h

This is so dangerous. All on some get back? I guess if everyone dies from an infectious disease health insurance doesn’t matter.

Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 20h

Per CDC source: At internal leadership meeting this afternoon, it was shared that 1,257 people were RIF'd at CDC. Number may not be final. Apparently, chief of staff was unaware that RIFs were going to occur so not clear who is making decisions. (Short 🧵)

Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 16h

I guess the CDC is full of Democrats in their opinion?

Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 16h

Well now we know what some judges think of 47…

Emily Galvin-Almanza @galvinalmanza.bsky.social · 22h

Seriously, Judges *do no do things like this*

They don't give their opinion to the media

They don't criticize how SCOTUS works

This is them breaking the emergency glass, folks
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

www.nytimes.com

Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 16h

Wow…that’s all I got…Wow

Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 20h

Yup
www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/e...

Bessent says US purchased pesos and finalized framework for $20 billion lifeline for Argentina | CNN Business

The Trump administration has finalized plans to provide a $20 billion lifeline to Argentina, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday via social media. Additionally, the United States “directly”...

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Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 20h

Hmmmmm

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine that

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Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 20h

What happened to America First?

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 20h

The US has finalized its $20 billion bailout for Argentina.

Too bad it only benefits one American: a billionaire hedge fund manager, who has placed large bets on the future of the Argentine economy.

Trump’s Argentina bailout enriches one well-connected US billionaire

A $20 billion US rescue package is a gift for a hedge fund manager with ties to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

www.motherjones.com

Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 20h

In the midst of a government shutdown when so many are going without, he uses taxpayer money to enrich his buddies. And millions are ok with this…

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Leah 🐸 McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 23h

The US dollar is having its worst year in decades:

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Marge Greene yesterday, Loomer today.

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Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 1d

Is this 47 getting a COVID booster???

Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 1d

While his family makes billions!

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Status Quo Slayer @elev8humanity.bsky.social · 2d

It’s not just who they selected, but why, "Democracy is a precondition for lasting peace. However, we live in a world where democracy is in retreat, where more and more authoritarian regimes are challenging norms and resorting to violence," the Nobel Committee said.

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